24 November 1832

Taney, Roger Brooke, 1777-1864

Manuscript document

Title: Donnells Executors vs. Pawson's Administrators

Signed as a true copy by John Johnson, an employee of the court. Appellee's statement of a case involving the purchase of some cargo. With notes and accounts for the case. Copied signatures of Taney, Williams, and Johnson.

GLC03545.24.07

1842

Williams, Nathaniel, 1782-1864

Manuscript document

Title: Savage Manufacturing Co. vs. The Baltimore Silk Company

Copy of a petition to the judges of the Baltimore County court from the Savage Manufacturing Company to obtain payment from the Baltimore Silk Company. States that the Savage Manufacturing Company has made repeated efforts to obtain payment from the president of the Baltimore Silk Company, David Barnum without success. Copied signatures of Nathaniel and Joseph Williams as attorneys for the petitioners and Thomas Kell as the court clerk.

GLC03545.24.08

circa November 1815

Manuscript document

Title: [List of bills for the Brig Emeline]

Accounts of people who have property being shipped on the Brig Emeline, Captain Stevens commanding, sailing from Liverpool in November 1815. Includes names and amounts owed. Given to Nathaniel Williams by Lou(is?) G. Barard by direction of William Appleton of Boston.

GLC03545.24.11

30 May 1853

Gadsden, James, 1788-1858

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Cripps

Writes to his Secretary residing in Napa, California, after receiving Cripps' commission to repair Mexico City from Secretary of State Marcy. Says he will meet with Cripps sometime in July. In case Cripps arrives first, Gadsden instructs him to secure comfortable lodging and together they will find more permanent housing. Suggests obtaining a good cook and translator. Feels inclined to take Cripps' mother along to Mexico as a companion for Mrs. Gadsden, but says that, instead, they will both see him off at the port. Imprint in upper left corner depicts a galleon below the word "Paris."…

GLC03587.02

31 July 1853

J.B.M., fl. 1853

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Cripps

Writes to his friend reporting the death of an acquaintance. Discusses the declining financial state of his ranch and the inevitable sale of the land. Plans to meet Cripps in Mexico and ponders the possible economic advantages of relocating. The author looks forward to their adventures in Mexico. Imprint in upper left corner is indecipherable. Postscript asks Cripps about the "senoritas" in Mexico. Envelope postmarked 1 August, San Francisco, 24 August, San Francisco, and Acapulco.

GLC03587.03

9 October 1853

Autograph endorsement

Title: to unknown

Confidential endorsement has original author's name struck. Discusses the sin of writing letters on a Sunday and includes a funny anecdote. Writes about a possible lapse in the U.S.-Mexican treaty regarding the taxing of items left behind by American servicemen. Mentions the coinage Mexico has received from Americans living in that country and its prohibited circulation. Discusses rendering it valueless, then imposing a duty on coins carried out of the country. Discusses his knowledge of what conspires within the President's Palace and mentions the Mexicans' plan to trade with the United…

GLC03587.04

12 October 1853

Green, Thomas J., 1802-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Gadsden

Introduces Mr. Robert Rose, who is hand delivering this letter, as a businessman connected with building the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad, of which Gadsden is an advocate. Writes that if Gadsden is successful in securing a treaty with Mexico for Sonora, he should insist upon 30 degrees north latitude from the Rio Grande to the Gulf of California. He says that the land is rich in silver, is closer to a Chinese trading post, and will be accessible by railroad. Encloses a letter for Hon. Robert J. Walker regarding the "Pacific road" (not included). Imprint in the upper left corner reads "O…

GLC03587.05

29 November 1853

J.B.M., fl. 1853

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Cripps

Writes to his friend about his lack of correspondence. Chides Cripps about setting up the San Francisco boys for when they arrive in Mexico. Includes local news and describes the financial burden the ranch has become. Sends his regards to Cripps' mother, if she has yet joined him.

GLC03587.06

25 November 1860

Muggins, Pete, fl. 1860

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Abraham Lincoln

Intensely vitriolic letter sent to President Lincoln shortly after his election: "God damn your god damned old Hellfired soul to hell god damn you...Now you God damned old Abolition son of a bitch God damn you..." Attached to a board with a transcription and description dubbing this the "Hot stove" letter.

GLC08904

13 March 1838

Hopkin Brothers (firm), fl. 1819-1838

Letter signed

Title: to William B. Stone

Discusses debts and financial arrangements. Also comments on slaves being used as collateral: "We regret that you have had so much trouble with Keybird the lien on the Negroes is ample security for our debt." Hopkins Brothers was a commission firm founded by Johns Hopkins (who also founded the university named for him). Stone was possibly the William B. Stone who was a merchant merchant in Port Tobacco and Upper Marlboro, Maryland.

GLC08905

16-19 August 1856

Brown, John Jr., 1821-1895

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jason Brown and others

Discusses the fighting between pro-slavey and anti-slavery activists in Kansas. Explains that "Events of the most stirring character are now passing within hearing distance...more than 200 shots have been fired within the past half hour, and within a mile of our Camp. Have just learned that some 80 of our free state men have 'pitched in' to a pro-slavery Camp this side of Lecompton." Provides a rich description of both current events and happenings over the past month, both their own actions and those of the pro-slavey men. Recounts the capture of "The notorious Col Titus who only a day…

GLC08906

20 November 1847

Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866

Document

Title: General orders: No. 356

Signed by H.L. Scott. Partial docket reads "Orders No. 356." Trials of four American soldiers before a military commission on charges of robbery, manslaughter, and theft.

GLC00911.35

24 November 1847

Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866

Document

Title: General orders: No. 357

Signed by H.L. Scott. Republication of Orders Nos. 318 and 322: allowing sick and wounded soldiers the option of returning home. Orders eligible returning soldiers to register for recruitment service once home. Announces a train departure and calls for letters and mail.

GLC00911.36

25 November 1847

Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866

Document

Title: General orders: No. 358

Signed by H.L. Scott. Announcement that the army will begin to raise money for the occupation of Mexico. Beginning in December, soldiers and officers are to demand necessary quarters from the civil authorities of the places occupied by the troops.

GLC00911.37

December 1, 1847

Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866

Document

Title: General orders: No. 359

Signed by H.L. Scott. Proceedings of two court martials on charges of conduct unbecoming an officer and abusive conduct against a Marine. Brevet Colonel Bennett Riley presiding.

GLC00911.38

26 November 1847

Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866

Document

Title: General orders: No. 360

Signed by H.L. Scott. Docket reads "General Orders, No. 360." Proceedings of six trials before the military commission on charges of larceny, attempt to defraud the United States, robbery, brutal conduct, and burglary. Major H. Bainbridge presiding.

GLC00911.39

December 2, 1847

Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866

Document

Title: General orders: No. 362

Signed by H.L. Scott. Forbids the export of silver or gold from occupied areas of Mexico. Imprint reading "Bet Field Message" in upper left corner.

GLC00911.40

December 6, 1847

Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866

Document

Title: General orders: No. 365

Signed by H.L. Scott. Lists sick and wounded soldiers returning home and reporting by letter to the Adjutant General for recruiting service.

GLC00911.41

December 7, 1847

Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866

Document

Title: General orders: No. 367

Signed by H.L. Scott. Discussion of the dress code.

GLC00911.42

December 12, 1847

Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866

Document

Title: General orders: No. 370

Signed by H.L. Scott. Partial docket reads "[General] Order, No. 370, [Procee]dings of a [Milit]ary Commission." Proceedings of three trials before a military commission on charges of robbery.

GLC00911.43

December 13, 1847

Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866

Document

Title: General orders: No. 371

Signed by H.L. Scott. Partial docket reads "[General] Order, No. 371, [Proce]edings of a [Milit]ary Commission." Proceedings of four trials before a military commission on charges of riotous conduct and attempted murder. Two of the defendants are Mexican civilians and one is an American teamster. Major Bainbridge presiding.

GLC00911.44

December 12, 1847

Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866

Document

Title: General orders: No. 372

Signed by H.L. Scott. Announcement of increased security and patrols to search for, and protect against, guerillas and rancheros.

GLC00911.45

December 18, 1847

Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866

Document

Title: General orders: No. 378

Signed by H.L. Scott. Docket reads "No. 378." Proceedings of six trials before a military commission on charges of theft, smuggling alcohol into a barracks, burglary and robbery, and pickpocketing. Major H. Bainbridge presiding.

GLC00911.46

December 23, 1847

Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866

Document

Title: General orders: No. 382

Signed by H.L. Scott. Order consolidating existing Infantry and Artillery companies in order to equalize their numbers.

GLC00911.47

December 26, 1847

Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866

Document

Title: General orders: No. 390

Signed by H.L. Scott. Ordering troops in Mexico City, San Angel, and Tacubaya to be mustered and inspected.

GLC00911.48